GameCity Kajaani

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GameCity Kajaani

A local, vibrant and active gaming ecosystem in Kainuu, supporting emerging game companies!👾💫

In 2022, society spent around €197 billion on video games, with 3.2 billion people actively playing them. It is estimated that up to 2 billion people have played video games developed in Finland. In 2021, the total turnover of the Finnish games industry passed the EUR 3 billion mark for the first time. Overall, there are around 200 game studios in Finland, of which Kajaani has more than its fair s

hare considering the size of the town. Some of the well-known game companies in Kajaani include Critical Force, Kitka Games, CSE Entertainment, TJR Games, Rust0 Games, Virtual Frontiers, and Black Smoke Studios. The GameCity Kajaani project, funded by the City of Kajaani, is building a gaming ecosystem in Kajaani, which also means more gaming companies and more success stories. The project will be implemented in extensive cooperation with local actors to ensure that the development of the games sector in Kajaani is continuous and dynamic. This means boosting new businesses with an incubator, seed fund and facilities, increased investment in games education, and refining Kajaani's local brand to support the attractiveness of the local games industry. GameCity Kajaani aims at a local, functional and active gaming ecosystem! More information and articles (in Finnish, for now):
https://www.kajaani.fi/tyo-ja-elinkeino/gamecity-kajaani/
https://www.kajaani.fi/tiedotteet/gamecity-kajaani-pelialan-yrittajyyteen-panostetaan-kajaanissa/
https://yle.fi/a/74-20028047

02/09/2026

NGS Day 0 - evening✨

This year, GameCity Kajaani and Game Catalyst continue the tradition of bringing Kajaani’s game industry and NGS visitors together for a relaxed evening of good conversations and new connections.

📍 Kampussydän, Ketunpolku 1B (Tieto 2)
📅 23.9.2026
🕕 18:00 - 22:00

What’s waiting for you?

🎮 Kajaani Game Catalyst demo corner
🤝 Old friends & new faces
💬 Casual hangout with the Kajaani game community
🥤 Snacks & beverages

Speaker: Stefan Lampinen, Managing Director & Founder, Game Advisor Ltd.

The event is open to everyone working in, studying or interested in the game industry in Kajaani. Welcome!

Kajaani Game Catalyst is co-funded by EU.

31/08/2026

Good games are built on good foundations.

A Quest Lecture by Ville Siuruainen, CTO at Rust0 Games, on “Game architecture best practices.”

Good architecture starts long before you write your first line of code. Drawing from over 15 years in game development, Ville shares the core principles, tools and concepts that help teams build maintainable, scalable games and avoid costly technical problems later in development.

How to join?

1️⃣Join GameCity Kajaani Discord server:
https://discord.gg/ZNJxqFBRxf

2️⃣Check out the event in our Discord's Event section;

3️⃣Start learning, connecting and leveling up!

Kajaani Game Catalyst is co-funded by EU.

27/08/2026

NGS Day 0: How to get hired? Game industry edition 🎮

How do you improve your chances of building a career in games?

There’s no single formula for getting hired in the game industry. If there were, everyone would be using it.

Join us for an honest panel discussion with professionals working across production, programming, art, marketing and entrepreneurship. We’ll explore today’s job market and talk about what you can do during your studies to stand out and build your career in games.

🎤 Panel coaches:
• Jay Ranki - Production
• Petri Liuska - Programming
• Begüm Dogan - Marketing
• Tatu Petersen-Jessen - Art
• Joonas Manninen - Moderator

When & Where?
📅 23.9.2026
🕐 13:00 - 15:00
📍 KAMK, Kallio (Taito 2), Auditorium, Ketunpolku 4

Register: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/Participation/Public/f9eba4d3-d14b-4dc8-9643-b96e066da2eb?displayId=Fin3724668

After the panel, continue the conversation in chat corners with the speakers: bring your questions and get practical insights straight from the field.

Kajaani Game Catalyst is co-funded by EU.

24/08/2026

We’re attending gamescom in Cologne and we’re bringing some Kajaani game dev talent with us.

From the Game Catalyst team: Joonas Pylvinen & Veli-Pekka Piirainen.

Joining us are our incubator teams:
🎮Aapo Kojo from Grimtek with Thrown
🎮Jari Räisänen from Neon Cocoa with Meat Without Master

You’ll find us at the Nordic All Stars booth (Hall 4.1 Stand D-033g).

We’ll be there to find publishers, network with industry companies and other hubs, learn, and explore new collaboration opportunities.

Coming to gamescom? Come say hi! 👋

Kajaani Game Catalyst is co-funded by EU.

24/08/2026

Good version control isn't just a backup - it's the backbone of efficient game development.

Petri Liuska, Lead programmer at Black Smoke Studios, on “Version Control - Best Practices.”

With 14 years of industry experience, Petri shares practical lessons from using version control the right way, the wrong way, and even working without it. Learn how effective version control improves collaboration, communication, flexibility and productivity while saving your team valuable time.

How to join?

1️⃣Join GameCity Kajaani Discord server:
https://discord.gg/ZNJxqFBRxf

2️⃣Check out the event in our Discord's Event section;

3️⃣Start learning, connecting and leveling up!

Kajaani Game Catalyst is co-funded by EU.

17/08/2026

Great playtests don't just reveal problems: they show you what to build next.

This Quest Lecture features Sreyeesh Garimella - a game development coach and technical consultant at Toucan Studios OÜ on “Feedback from playtesting.”

Playtesting is one of the most valuable tools in game development, but collecting feedback is only half the battle. Learn how to interpret player feedback, identify what really matters, and use those insights to improve your game and production process.

Drawing from his experience in AAA games, animated films and production workflows, Sreyeesh shares practical lessons on turning playtest results into better design decisions.

How to join?

1️⃣Join GameCity Kajaani Discord server:
https://discord.gg/ZNJxqFBRxf

2️⃣Check out the event in our Discord's Event section;

3️⃣Start learning, connecting and leveling up!

Kajaani Game Catalyst is co-funded by EU.

24/07/2026

Kajaanin ammattikorkeakoulu international gamedev summer school game testing day!

Kajaani Game Catalyst incubator teams Neon Cocoa grimtekgames orbitalbeargames testing the games, giving feed back and having their own games tested.

Each one teach one 🧡

07/07/2026

Meet Team Good Soop!

Bringing together different backgrounds, perspectives and skills, Team Good Soop is building something bigger than a game. Their focus is on creating a strong, confident team where healthy communication, creativity and good vibes fuel every step of the journey.

💬 "Our recipe for success calls for good vibes, experimentation, and healthy communication."

🎮 Their long-term goal is clear: make a living creating awesome indie games. Right now, that means investing in what matters most: learning together, growing together and building a team that can tackle ambitious projects in the future.

Kajaani Game Catalyst is co-funded by EU.

02/07/2026

Meet StarSys Software Associates!

This GameLAB team is built on a shared passion for creating the kinds of games they want to see in the world. Combining skills in pixel art, programming and game design, StarSys Software Associates brings together creativity, technical expertise and a long-term vision for game development.

🎮 Their current project, Summer Dungeon, is a dungeon-adventure RPG that has been evolving for more than a decade. What started as a passion project has grown into a focused development effort, with the team working to transform years of ideas and iteration into a polished experience for players.

At the heart of StarSys Software Associates is a love for game creation and a commitment to building memorable adventures. By working closely together and combining their strengths, the team is turning a long-held dream into a game that can be shared with communities.

Kajaani Game Catalyst is co-funded by EU.

30/06/2026

Meet Begüm Doğan, also known as the Marketing Witch. As a marketing and communication strategist and founder of Hexen Marketing, Begüm brings over 14 years of experience in tech marketing, including nearly a decade working with game studios and creative teams.

Her expertise lies in helping developers define their vision, sharpen their positioning and build strong strategic foundations for their games and IP. By combining marketing strategy with clear communication, she helps teams create products that resonate with both players and industry partners.

Kajaani Game Catalyst is co-funded by EU.

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Ketunpolku 1
Kajaani
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https://gamecitykajaani.fi/

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